Analysis: Hughes’s poem is a powerful assertion of black identity and equality. The narrator proclaims, “I, too, sing America,” insisting on his rightful place in the American fabric.

And make America again! *** What makes Hughes’ poem feel rather old fashioned at this late date—aside from the nationalism— may be the way the poem makes it all sound too easy.

HUGHES-B-24JAN02-PK-HO Photograph of Langston Hughes (1902-67), 1939, by Carl Van Vechten (1880-1964), 1983 photogravure from 1939 negative (c) Eakins Press Foundation. From Smithsonian Web page.

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Langston Hughes’ poem ‘Let America Be America’ begins: Let America be America again.Let it be the dream it used to be.Let it be the pioneer on the plainSeeking a home where he himself is free.

Langston Hughes is best known for writing powerful poetry and prose, but he was also a librettist. Langston Hughes' poetry celebrates Black culture, addresses racism in America Langston Hughes was ...

Langston Hughes is best known for writing powerful poetry and prose. Less known is that he was also a librettist. At a 1957 visit to the University of Illinois, he gave a poetry reading and ...